Press Releases

ACLU of Wisconsin Requests Records Regarding Potential Termination of Raymond School Principal

We filed an open records request with the Raymond School District seeking information about Principal Jeff Peterson, as it pertains to the basis for his suspension and possible termination.

ACLU of Wisconsin Denounces Anti-Trans Incarceration Bill That Violates Constitution, Federal Law

In a departure from standards required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, AB 447 aims to prohibit incarcerated trans people from being housed in facilities matching their authentic gender identity.

ACLU of Wisconsin to Launch Know Your Rights Tour

Events aim to empower the Milwaukee community with knowledge about their rights during police interactions.

ACLU of Wisconsin Condemns State Assembly Vote to Pass Anti-Trans Legislative Package

The Wisconsin State Assembly passed Assembly Bills 377, 378, and 465 — legislation that would exclude trans student athletes and bar trans youth from accessing gender-affirming healthcare.

ACLU of Wisconsin Voices Support for Anti-Shackling Legislation

A statewide ban on the shackling of incarcerated pregnant people is long overdue.

ACLU of Wisconsin Calls Anti-Transgender Healthcare Bill An Attack on The Rights of Youth

A gender-affirming care ban for trans youth is circulating the Wisconsin Legislature, another attack on crucial healthcare.

ACLU of Wisconsin Applauds Return of Reproductive Freedom For Wisconsinites

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed abortion care today at their Walter Street and Madison East locations.

Following Legislative Floor Sessions, ACLU of Wisconsin Denounces Wave of Partisan Stunts Fracturing Democracy

What we have seen in the last week demonstrates that Wisconsin’s democracy is in dire straits. Some politicians have demonstrated a growing willingness to overlook – or even overturn – the will of the voters in service of their own interests.